The roots of the Wilamson family stretch back to the Strathclyde people of the Scottish/English Borderlands, who were the first to use this surname. It is derived from the Norman personal nameWilliam. The name literally was derived from the patronymic expression son of William.

Wilamson Early Origins

The surname Wilamson was first found in Peebles, where this predominantly Scottish Clan held a family seat anciently, although their interests straddled the English Scottish border and they held territories as far south as Keswick in Cumberland.

Wilamson Spelling Variations

Wilamson Spelling Variations

Before the printing press standardized spelling in the last few hundred years, no general rules existed in the English language. Spelling variations in Scottish names from the Middle Ages are common even within a single document. Wilamson has been spelled Williamson, Wiliamson, Williamsone and others.

Wilamson Early History

Wilamson Early History

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wilamson research. Another 261 words (19 lines of text) covering the years 1633, 1701, 1665, 1785, 1690, 1701, 1677, 1780 and are included under the topic Early Wilamson History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Wilamson Early Notables (pre 1700)

Wilamson Early Notables (pre 1700)

Notable amongst the family at this time was Dainty Davie or David Williamson, the ebullient Edinburgh preacher who buried six wives and the seventh buried him; and Sir...

Another 27 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Wilamson Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Wilamson In Ireland

Wilamson In Ireland

Some of the Wilamson family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 109 words (8 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

The Great Migration

The Great Migration

For Scottish immigrants, the great expense of travel to North America did not seem such a problem in those unstable times. Acres of land awaited them and many got the chance to fight for their freedom in the American War of Independence. These Scots and their ancestors went on to play important roles in the forging of the great nations of the United States and Canada. Among them: Michael Williamson, who settled in Massachusetts in 1631; James Williamson, who settled in Virginia in 1654 along with Isaac, Richard, Alice, and Ann.

The Wilamson Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Wilamson Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.